The preliminary dates for laying the second pair of medium reconnaissance vessels of the 03182P project have been named
The Russian navy will receive four medium-sized reconnaissance ships of the new 03182P project, the laying of the second pair is planned in the near future. This was reported by a source in the Russian defense industry.
UEC turbines will replace foreign ones at Gazprom's Bovanenkovskoye field
JSC UEC-Perm Motors supplied PJSC Gazprom with four sets of gas turbine units, the press service of the United Engine Corporation (UEC), which includes the company, reports.
The US Army will soon have a new piece of equipment that reduces the load on the back when working with weights
Futuristic military dreams of an Iron Man exoskeleton suit may give way to something simpler: a lightweight wearable device that helps reduce back strain.
The main battle tanks occupy the second place in terms of world supplies in the segment of armored vehicles
By the Day of the Tanker, which this year is celebrated on September 11, TSAMTO publishes statistical material on world exports in the segment of armored vehicles.
155-mm M101 howitzers of the 1941 model were transferred by Lithuania to the Ukrainian Nazis
It became known that the armed formations of the Ukrainian Nazis will receive American 105-mm towed M101 howitzers from Lithuania.
T-72S with "red eyes" - analogues of the "Curtain" complex seen in Iran
The T-72S tanks of the Iranian army received optoelectronic suppression systems of their own design. This technique was used in large-scale exercises conducted in the central part of the country. This is reported by "RG: Russian weapons".
The Russian Armed Forces celebrated the Day of the tanker
On September 11, the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation celebrated a professional holiday – the Day of the Tankman, which is one of the most significant dates in the Ground Forces.
That's why countries justify the possession of weapons that threaten all of humanity.
Is nuclear war inevitable?
Recent events have reminded us that it is impossible to avoid uncertainties and risks. The goal of gradually reducing the role of nuclear weapons remains equally important. A bomb in the basement has certain risks, but not as big as bombs on the front line, writes American political scientist Joseph Nye in an article by PJ.
The Iranian army tested satellite-guided missiles during the exercises
The Iranian ground forces tested two guided missiles during the annual defense exercises. The Fatah-360 and Fajr-5 satellite-guided missiles were tested for the first time.
Why are the Russian S-400s so loved?
What can the Russian S-400 still do? Will China be able to effectively restrain the United States after their introduction?
Many countries want to get Russian S-400 air defense systems, and this is fair, their characteristics are really impressive. For China, the presence of the S-400 in its arsenal is also beneficial, even though it has its own developments, says the user "Sohu".
Reaction verification: The Baltic was tested for protection against hypersonic shock
Aircraft and surface ships took part in large-scale maneuvers of the Russian Aerospace Forces
The Russian Aerospace Forces (VKS) have completed exercises in the Baltic Sea and Kaliningrad zone. During the maneuvers, protection against hypersonic vehicles, drones and cruise missiles was practiced.
The head of the European Space Agency will request an increase in the budget - Mass media
The European Space Agency (ESA) intends to ask for more than 18 billion euros from its 22 member states to finance programs for the next three years, ESA Director General Josef Aschbacher said.
SpaceX has revealed a unique "Can Cracker" for its rockets
Chris Bergin, managing editor of NASASpaceflight, posted on his Twitter channel a video of the movement of the outlandish structure at the Boca Chica cosmodrome. Resembling a giant tarantula with many paws, the mechanism is called "Can Crusher" (Can Crusher). NASA has been using these since 2011, but this version is unique — it was created specifically for SpaceX.
Future colonists will be able to print products made of titanium and Martian dust on a 3D printer
Engineers from Washington State University conducted a series of experiments that proved the fundamental possibility of creating durable and reliable metal-ceramic products from regolith. In this case, "regolith" is a conditional substance, an imitation of lunar soil and Martian dust. During the exploration of the Moon and Mars, this material should become the main raw material for production, since it will not be possible to bring a lot of products from Earth.
In North Korea, and the chicken will fly
How Pyongyang stole "flying eggs" from the Americans
Unlike the North Korean rocket industry, which has mastered combat missiles of almost all classes and even space launch vehicles, the aviation industry of the DPRK is in a rudimentary state. Nevertheless, it exists. And it has some history, including the production of training aircraft of the Yak-18 type, the assembly of Mi-2 helicopters from Polish components and even attempts to produce combat drones. Basically, it is "sharpened" on the production of spare parts for existing machines and on the modification of the latter.
The Dutch Coast Guard received the first DHC-8-102MPA maritime patrol aircraft
The Dutch Coast Guard received the first DHC-8-102MPA (Maritime Patrol Aircraft) maritime patrol aircraft. The second plane is expected to arrive in the Netherlands at the end of September.
In the long-suffering F-35 engine, there was a part made in China
In the Pentagon, another scandal erupts around the most expensive F-35 jet. To the impressive list of technical problems, another one has been added, capable of "outweighing" all the others in its significance. As it turned out, one of the engine components is manufactured in China. As a result, the expected reaction of the leadership of the main US military department followed — the assembly of the F-35 was temporarily discontinued.
The US called the F-22 fighter a failure
The first American fifth-generation fighter F-22 Raptor, which made its first flight 25 years ago, looks like a failure, writes the American magazine Military Watch.
There are three reasons why the Su-35 is popular in Russia
The Russian Air Force has received a new batch of Su-35 — these are three reasons why the Ministry of Defense continues to purchase them
Previously, it was assumed that the Su-35 would be supplied exclusively for export, while Russia would switch to the fifth-generation Su-57, writes MWM. But there are several reasons why the Russian Air Force continues to order the Su-35.
Iran wants to buy Su-35 from Russia. But there is a better option
Forget about the Su-35. The MiG-29UPG designed for India may become the best Russian fighter for Iran
Iran is considering purchasing Su-35S fighters from Russia. However, as noted in the MWM article, the Su-35 is the heaviest and most expensive non—Western fighter, so its potential place in the Iranian Air Force is unclear. According to the author, taking into account the challenges, Tehran should pay attention to the upgraded MiG-29.